Dr Ioannis Tsagurnis is a consultant anaesthetist at Practice Plus Group with over 30 years of experience.
Biography
Dr Ioannis Tsagurnis graduated from the University of Dusseldorf Medical School in 1987 and earned his postgraduate doctoral title there in 1989. He completed his specialist training in anaesthesia in Birmingham in 1996. He started off his career in a variety of high-pressure posts such as intensive care medicine, cardiac surgery and neurosurgery, and as member of the London HEMS helicopter team. With over 30 years of experience as an anaesthetist, Dr Tsagurnis has developed expertise in regional anaesthesia using ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Spinal blocks for joint replacements feature highly in his work pattern.
Procedures
Expert in anaesthesia
Dr Tsagurnis specialises in anaesthesia
Expert in regional anaesthesia
Dr Tsagurnis specialises in regional anaesthesia
Expert in ultrasound-guided nerve block
Dr Tsagurnis specialises in ultrasound-guided nerve block
Qualifications
MD
Medical Degree, University of Dusseldorf, 1987
FRCA
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
About me
Languages
English, German
2022
Started at Practice Plus Group
Hobbies and interests
Dr Tsagurnis plays the double bass in a number of classical orchestras, a jazz band and a stage band for an amateur dramatics group. Had he not become a doctor, he would have been a musician today.
Learn more about Ioannis Tsagurnis
Dr Tsagurnis is committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care with precision and empathy. He treats self-pay patients, private medical insurance patients and NHS patients.
Dr Tsagurnis’s approach to patient care
With over three decades of experience in anaesthesia, Dr Tsagurnis is committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care with precision and empathy. He takes time to explain procedures clearly, ensuring each patient feels informed and reassured. His expertise in regional anaesthesia and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks allows for highly tailored and minimally invasive techniques, aimed at improving patient outcomes and comfort.
Dr Tsagurnis’s memberships, fellowships, and teaching
• Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) by examination – retired • Association of Anaesthetists GB and Ireland • RAUK (regional anaesthesia UK)
Dr Tsagurnis’s specialist training
Specialist training in anaesthesia completed in Birmingham; experienced in regional anaesthesia and intensive care.
“Every patient deserves to feel safe, informed, and at ease — that is the foundation of effective anaesthesia and compassionate care.”
Dr Ioannis Tsagurnis
Consultant anaesthetist
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